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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.83, 4,080.44 and 2,076.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.83, 4,080.44 and 2,076.26 is: 2,866.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.83 : 4,080.44 = 2,076.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.83/4,080.44 = 2,076.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.83x = 4,080.44 × 2,076.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.83x = 8,472,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,039.14/2,955.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.22

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